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1966 Map of Straightstone

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Straightstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Roanoke River snakes through the heart of this landscape, forming the natural boundary between Campbell Co and Pittsylvania Co. This mid-century survey reveals a rural Piedmont region shaped by its watercourses and early transportation networks, notably the Norfolk and Western rail line that follows the river's winding path. Settlement patterns are concentrated at historic crossroads and near small creek valleys, with communities like Straightstone and Level Run serving as local anchors.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous country churches such as Staunton Ch and New Bethel Ch, alongside family-named sites like Perrows and Hodges. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges like Brown Mountain and dissected by a dense network of tributaries including Straightstone Creek and Mill Creek. The map also documents modern industrial layers, including large-scale Pipelines traversing the hills, illustrating the integration of energy infrastructure into the traditional agricultural landscape.